A Daytrip to Martha’s Vineyard (Updated April 2012) Many guests who visit our Inn plan to spend a day exploring the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. For your convenience, we sell the ferry tickets at our front desk. We also have maps of the island and Pat and Bill enjoy telling guests about the island’s history [...][Continue Reading...]

Provincetown’s Whale Watching Dolphin Fleet is reporting that the whales have returned and their numbers have tripled. The fleet will start running on April 11th. In our five years of innkeeping we haven’t had a guest return from a watch who said that he/she was disappointed. They report, not only seeing whales but seeing cows [...][Continue Reading...]

April 25th – May 2nd are Daffodil Days. Falmouth’s charming Spohr Gardens are resplendent with spring blossoms. The gardens are a pleasent stroll or a short car ride from the inn. Also, our elegant Highfield Hall with its beautifully landscaped grounds and nature trails is open to the public starting April 1st. The Hall is [...][Continue Reading...]

We are planning to have some weekends when we will cater to knitters and/or quilters. We will be coordinating with “Sage Fine Gifts & Yarn” and “The Fabric Corner” of Falmouth,MA. If you are interested, please let us know.[Continue Reading...]

The Palmer House was built by Joseph Fish. Mr. Fish owned whaling ships. There is a ledgoned in falmouth that a pirate was kept in chains in the attic of 81 Palmer Avenue. A guest has reported that she heard chains rattling on one cold October night and a housekeeper has reported seeing him on [...][Continue Reading...]

It has been a delight spending our 36th anniversary weekend with you. It is our custom to stay at B&B, but this visit to the Palmer House was by far and away, at the top of our list! From the perfectly appointed rooms, to the delicious breakfasts and the “turn downs” at the end of [...][Continue Reading...]

Put the ho-ho-ho into hostess and holidays gifts. This year’s “Gifts from the Kitchen” series with Culinary Director Gail Blakely features three different classes with all new make-and-take recipes and ideas for[...]